Steering Box Help Needed

[Smartin]

I had this apart to replace the shaft seal at the top there on the picture in October. The car now makes a very apparent vibration when it is steered as if something wasn't quite tight enough in there, and it had just enough play to make some noise.

Now, my big question - the green arrow is pointing to the suspected part that may or may not be tight enough. When I reinstalled it back in the housing in October, I snugged it up to where it felt tight. I then put the lock washer over it, and went along with my business.

I pulled it back apart tonight, and it unscrewed fairly easily. I acutally used a tool to tighten it this time. Wow, new concept!! :GT:

Could this have been my problem?? How tight does it need to be?
http://www.buickpartsdirectory.com/hank_d/steering_box003.jpg

[telriv]

Adam, when you tighten that nut all the play, pulling on the shaft up & down, should be gone. The tighter you make that nut the tighter the steering effort will be. Some like it tight for the "sport" feeling. Too tight & the wheel won't return to center. This also has something to do with the adjustment for the worm & sector shafts, the nut with the screw in the center. Hope this helps.

[jamyers]

Dude....where's your Chassis Manual? :BROW: :LAUGH:

Looks like the Input Shaft Bearing Preload Adjuster...check out this website for a good writeup on adjusting Saginaw steering boxes http://www.stangerssite.com/adjustment.html

You'll need an inch-pound torque wrench to properly set it and the Gear Teeth Mesh Loading. But it's well worth the investment - your steering will be SO much better with a well-adjusted gearbox! :SMART:

[Smartin]

The 60 chassis manual doesn't go that deep into the build..


I think I'm just going to send it to a rebuilder. I pulled my hair put all day on Sunday.

[Smartin]

hmmm.....

I just got an email back from the rebuilder and I told him my story. He hinted at the fact that the new hose I had made for it does not have a restrictor in-line, and this is causing my problem.

Time to go digging locally for a guy who knows his $#it instead of me guessing at all the problems.

[telriv]

Adam, have you done anything with the rocker oiling issue??? If you did how did you make Out????

[Smartin]

Rockers are finally getting the oil they need. It really made a difference when I pulled the RTV out of the holes that feed them:E:


Don't ask....I've learned my lesson!

[jamyers]

Oh, for the '60...I was thinking '71, my bad. :TH:

- Don't ya just luuvvv those old manuals? My '62 Ford manual is the height of understatement - "Step #1: Remove engine. Step #2: Inspect and repair engine as needed. Step #3: Replace engine"
:SPANK:

[opeltwinturbo]

Step #4. Trade in on a BUICK.:YA: :YA: :YA: :YA:

[jamyers]

Step #4. Trade in on a BUICK.:YA: :YA: :YA: :YA:
:ROLL: :ROLL: :ROLL:

I shoulda seen that one coming...:LAUGH:

[Eric Schmelzer]

Back in the day when I worked for an Ace Hardware I was putting together a peice of woodworking equipment. I got it all unboxed and sorted all the parts. When I looked at the instructions Step 1 said "Open box and remove all parts":DOU: I would have never figured this out.

[Mike Atwood]

Oh, for the '60...I was thinking '71, my bad. :TH:

- Don't ya just luuvvv those old manuals? My '62 Ford manual is the height of understatement - "Step #1: Remove engine. Step #2: Inspect and repair engine as needed. Step #3: Replace engine"
:SPANK:

Hey, don't feel bad....... our ShopKey software has basically said the exact thing on a few cars. And all for only $1800 a year....:SPANK: